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Manual for 

Dragonfly

 

X2

 tattoo machine 

rev.1

 

 

 

 

Manufacturer: 

InkMachines Sweden AB 
BOX 8025 
350 08 VÄXJÖ, Sweden 

 

Summary of Contents for Dragonfly X2

Page 1: ...1 Manual for DragonflyX2tattoo machine rev 1 Manufacturer InkMachines Sweden AB BOX 8025 350 08 V XJ Sweden...

Page 2: ...d by engineers and several professional tattoo artists which means that you can look forward to the reliable and satisfactory performance of the Dragonfly for years to come You should expect a return...

Page 3: ...ridge needles When using cartridges the Stay up spring must be removed to prevent strain on the motor and to function properly The X2 version has a lid in the frame that allows quick access to the Sta...

Page 4: ...ile tubes grips tips and needles Always use rubber gloves Use plastic bags and wraps for tattoo equipment around the machine and the power cord Always keep your machines clean Before and after every u...

Page 5: ...ormation go to www inkmachines com Warranty This product includes a 12 month warranty from the date of purchase The warranty applies to factory faults and not to wear of any components caused by norma...

Page 6: ...nding posts if you choose to use a clip cord make sure to connect positive to and negative to marked on the machine next to the binding posts The motor should turn clockwise when looking at the front...

Page 7: ...be greatly reduced compared to running without it The Damper has a service life of approximately 1500 hours The machine can be operated without the Damper if the give adjustment is not required To re...

Page 8: ...d 4 5mm To properly change the stroke length and make service work on your own you will need the Precision tool kit The Dragonfly is normally delivered with the 3 7mm stroke as standard Precision tool...

Page 9: ...9 Loosen the screw from the side of the Eccenter min 2 turns Twist the Eccenter pin 90 or 180 degrees to the desired location and corresponding stroke length 4 5mm 3 7mm 2 6mm 4 5mm 2 6mm 3 7mm...

Page 10: ...up spring is present The X2 version is slightly different than the previous Dragonfly When set with short stroke there is no difference the stroke goes all the way up when the motor is not running Fo...

Page 11: ...removing the Stay up spring put the lid and screw back in place If you wish to use standard needles again put the stay up spring back Use the short end of the 1 5mm Allen key to push and hold it in pl...

Page 12: ...he Piston assembly down to the bottom of its stroke by pushing on the Needle bar pin and lube in the corners between the piston and the Frame And lube the hexagon of the Adjustment screw Put the cap b...

Page 13: ...s have been followed Damper 1500h Adjustment Screw 2000h Cap 3000h Inner piston spring 800h Piston Assembly 2000h Eccenter Assembly 2 6mm setting 3000h 3 7mm setting 2500h 4 5mm setting 2000h Retainer...

Page 14: ...volts Make sure the power supply delivers the right current Consult manual if necessary Check clip cord or RCA cable Replace if necessary Make sure the contact screws are not loose tighten the follow...

Page 15: ...or is defect Remove the Clip cord binding post positive and the sleeve Replace if necessary Use the disassemble and assemble instructions as reference or contact InkMachines for service The piston is...

Page 16: ...spring is broken The motor is defect Lubricate according to maintenance instructions Relocate and tighten the Needle bar pin Use the assemble instructions no 8 Clean and lubricate or replace Re adjus...

Page 17: ...ble instructions no 8 Remove the Inner piston Use the disassemble instructions no 1 3 Clean and re lubricate Use the assemble instructions no 7 9 The Needle bar pin is wobbling and or feels to loose A...

Page 18: ...n a certain angle but will start when helped The Motor is defect Use the disassemble and assemble instructions as reference or contact InkMachines for service The needle stops in random position and n...

Page 19: ...ns with a wobbling sound or uneven sound The needle bar retainer O ring is not round Replace the O ring or put a drop of oil in the groove between the O ring and the needle bar The Needle bar retainer...

Page 20: ...speed makes it worse The needle has a tight fit in the tip Needle bar retainer to hard set against needle bar Dilute the pigment Bend the needle at the solder so that only the tip of the needle rests...

Page 21: ...matching Allen key to loosen the Piston screw in the Inner piston Take out the Needle bar pin 3 Push out the Inner piston and pull out the Noise damper O ring from the bottom of the Piston 4 Refit on...

Page 22: ...in or it will overstretch and become useless Use a Circlip pliers with an adjustable stop screw that prevents the circlip from opening too much 6 Use a 1 5mm pin or the far end of an Allen key to push...

Page 23: ...ft 9 Loosen the Contact screw cord positive and pull out the cord end Loosen the Motor fixing screws and Contact screw motor negative and pull push out the Motor assembly 10 Remove the RCA contact 11...

Page 24: ...screw that engages with the motor shaft ends on the flat part of the motor shaft 2 Insert the Motor assembly into the Frame while aligning the motor cord to the corresponding hole at the back of the...

Page 25: ...t there is no tension between the components Tighten the Motor fixing screws and Contact screw motor negative 5 Push the Piston down and insert the Connecting pin through the hole in the neck of the F...

Page 26: ...l the Circlip using a Circlip pliers 7 Install the Noise damper O ring push it to the bottom of the hole in the Piston and make sure it lies firmly in the bottom Align the Inner piston with the piston...

Page 27: ...en the sleeve of the needle bar pin and the Frame should be aprox 0 5mm Tighten the needle bar pin with the Allen key from the top 9 Insert the Inner piston spring screw in the Adjustment screw all th...

Page 28: ...Frame Tighten the two fixing screws in the Frame that holds it Tighten the Contact screw cord positive gently 11 Install the RCA contact and RCA nut by turning the RCA contact until the tip touches th...

Page 29: ...ugh the retainer spring and into the second hole Leave the retainer fix screws end flush to the needle bar retainer surface on the bearing side Put the needle bar retainer assembly in the groove of th...

Page 30: ...A or clip cord max clip cord end diam 1 6 mm Rpm range Stitches sec 0 8 000 rpm min 0 130 sec Stroke length 2 6 3 7 and 4 5 mm Adjustable Suspension stroke give 0 2 mm Max tube diam 8 mm Max needle si...

Page 31: ...31 Part names Note Parts without numbers are not included in the purchase...

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Page 33: ...ly X2 Year of manufacturer 2014 We InkMachines Sweden AB hereby declare that the Dragonfly tattoo machine specified above conforms with the following directives Machine Directive 2006 42 EC V xj 2010...

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